The 2026 President's DEI Award Ceremony

Honoring Champions of Inclusive Excellence & Belonging

Creating a campus community where everyone belongs takes deliberate action, passion, and leadership. Join us in celebrating the extrordinary leadership, dedication,, and impact of the recipients of the President's DEI Awards. 

These distinguished awards recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond to break down barriers, foster meaningful inclusion, and champion a more equitable and inclusive campus culture. These annual awards acknowledge one outstanding faculty, staff, and student who have made significant contributions toward advancing equity,, fostering inclusivity, and cultivating a vibrant campus community where every individual feels valued, seen, heard, respected and a true sense of belonging. Through innovative programming, advocacy, research, and daily leadership, this year's honorees embody our shared commitment to an inclusive campus culture. 

Awardees

1. Emily Brown, FSC Student, Criminal Justice

2. Suzelle Zamore, FSC Staff, Director of the Liberty Partnerships Program

3. Wei Shi, Faculty, Associate Professor, Professional Communications

We encourage and invite all members of the college campus community to attend and celebrate these remarkable awardees. 

Light Refreshments will be served.

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